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LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT
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INTRODUCTION
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS IN THE DISTRICT is entrusted to the various bodies, such as Municipalities, Village Panchayats and Zillla Parishad, enjoying local autonomy in different degrees. The main characteristics of these bodies can be grouped under three categories, viz., (a) from fully or partially nominated bodies they have become entirely elective, (2) their franchise has gone on widening and reached the universal adult franchise, and (3) wider and wider powers have been gradually conferred upon these local bodies for the proper administration of the area under their jurisdiction.
Prior to 1950. reservation of seats was provided to women, Muhammedans, Christians, Harijans etc. However in course of time these reservations were abolished except those provided to women and the weaker section of the society viz., the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. After 1965 all the municipalities in the district were governed by the Maharashtra Municipalities Act, 1965, which came into force from the 15th June 1966.
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